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Prosecutor Martin Howarth said he was on recall to prison after being out on licence following a four-year sentence for a robbery committed in 2015.

Appearing in a dark blue sweat shirt and shorts, Tomney acknowledged three acquaintances in the public gallery but questioned the identity of two others including a detective and member of the press also sitting in the gallery.

Ryan Tomney was recalled to prison for a robbery conviction involving a prostitute

“I recognise that **** from somewhere. Who is he?” he asked.

Asked to confirm his details Tomney said he did not have an address and told his date of birth.

He was initially invited to sit down by the clerk, but declined the offer.

But he sat down as the hearing got underway.

Mr Howarth said there was no application for bail.

Tomney, who was represented by Nick Furman, then declared he wanted to apply for bail.